Sports

The Olympics Series: 1980s

A United States-led boycott of the 1980 Games in Moscow sparked some controversy before the 1984 Games were hosted by the United States.1980: The BoycottThe 1980 Games were scheduled to take place in Moscow, but in December 1979, the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan.This caused then U.S.

On Tap with Glenn Ochal '08

The Olympics Series: 1970s

Following the “black power” protests that occurred at the 1968 Games in Mexico City, the Games in the 1970s continued toserve asaplaceforpolitical statements.1972: Terrorism at the GamesAmerican rower Peter Raymond ’68 said thatWest Germany was making its first bid to rejoin the world community after World War II by hostingthe Games.Thorsteinn Thorstensson Gislason ’69, a runner for Iceland and one of the first few Olympians from the University to represent a nation other than the United States at the Games, said that the 1972 Munich Games were very festive when they began.“This was the face of New Germany that they were presenting in Munich.

The Olympics Series: 1940s to 1960s

The 1940 Olympic Games were originally scheduled to take place in Tokyo, Japan, but were reassigned to Helsinki, Finland after Japan invaded China.

On Tap with Gevvie Stone '07

American rower GevvieStone’07 will be competing in the single sculls at the Olympic Games once again this summer.

The Olympics Series: First Games to World War II

University students and alumni began competing in the Olympics from the very first modern Games in 1896.

On Tap with Kate Bertko '06

American rower Kate Bertko ’06 has gone from being unable to stand up straight after a serious abdominal surgery to qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Games in less than three years.

Introducing The Olympics Series: Dreams, Challenges and Triumphs

Ninety-eight University students and alumni have competed in the summer Olympic Games for a total of 135 appearances between the 1897 and 2012 Games. “Even if you had some experience with international competition, this [the Games] is probably the first time and the only time so many countries all gathered together in one village.

Embrace the Challenge: Courtney Banghart and the Tasks Ahead for Women’s Basketball

On the right wall in Courtney Banghart’s office is a framed article: Fortune Magazine’s 50 Greatest Leaders from 2015.

Q&A: Samuel Young ’96 of Princeton Football

This Reunions, the Prince had a chance to sit down and talk with Samuel Young ’96, a former defensive tackle on the Princeton football team.

Q&A with Tom Bevan ’91 of Princeton Football, Founder of RealClearPolitics

Over Reunions, the Prince sat down with Thomas Bevan ’91, co-founder and publisher of RealClearPolitics.

Both Track and Field teams claim second at Ivy Heps

After a weekend of hosting the most anticipated meet of the season, both the men’s and women’s track and field teams won second place at the Ivy League Heptagonals.

Women’s Tennis to Face Georgia Tech in NCAA Tournament

The Princeton women’s tennis team will take on Georgia Tech this Friday in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Women’s Lacrosse falls to Cornell in Ivy Tournament, looks forwards to NCAA

The Princeton women’s lacrosse team lost a heartbreaker to Cornell this past Sunday in the Ivy League tournament, falling in overtime, 10-9.

Women's track prepares for outdoor Heptagonal Championships

This weekend, Princeton will host the 2016 Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track & Field Championships for women’s track and field at Weaver Stadium.

Men’s track and field seeks to defend title at Outdoor Heptagonal

Arguably the most anticipated meet of the season, the Ivy League Outdoor Heptagonal will return to Princeton this weekend.

Women's lacrosse prepares for title defense against Cornell

The Princeton Tigers (11-4 overall, 6-1 Ivy League) look to become back-to-back Ivy League Tournament champions this Friday, as they take on a spirited Cornell lineup in the Ivy League women’s lacrosse semifinals.The match comes after the Tigers clinched their third Ivy League Title in consecutive years, with an impressive 8-3 win over Brown last week.

Tigers Clinch Gehrig Division Title with 3-1 Series Defeat of Cornell

It hasn’t always been smooth sailing for the Princeton baseball team. Since 1993, the formal advent of Ivy League baseball, Princeton has been arguably the most successful team, claiming the most Ivy League Championships.

Women's crew teams take on top-ranked competitors over weekend

Both Princeton women’s rowing teams were in action this weekend, as the lightweight team participated in the Eastern Sprints, the first of two series of championship races, while the openweight team wrapped up its regular season against Duke.Coming off a dominant win over Georgetown their last time out, the lightweight team headed to Lake Quinsigamond, Massachusetts, to race in the EAWRC Championships, more broadly known as the Eastern Sprints.

Women's water polo finishes season with third-place finish at CWPA championships

The Princeton women’s water polo team (20-7 overall, 4-3 CWPA) finished the season by coming in third at the Collegiate Water Polo Association Championships.